ch 34 infection control

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Inflammation

A protective reaction caused by nonliving agents (heat, trauma). Always present with infection. It establishes an environment for healing. Its a good thing

Infection

The entry and multiplication of an organism in a host. Involves invasion of tissue or cells by microorganisms. Always has inflammation present. Often reveals altered lab values. only occurs through superimposed evasion of microorganisms.

Communicable disease

if the infectious disease can be transmitted directly from one person to another

Systemic

An infection that affects the entire body instead of just a single organ or part. spreads through blood stream

normal during infection; elevated in healing stage on inflammation. normal 0.5-1.5% of WBC

Monocytes

2nd type of phagocytic cell to migrate from blood in inflammation/infection. arrives 3-7 days after onset of inflammation (tells you infection has been going on for awhile); long life span; can remain in tissue for extended period of time. Turn into macrophages. normal 5-10% of WBC.